The Digital Interactive Notebook, or "InNo" (pronounced "I know" ... nice, right?) combines some of the features of paper notebooks and Web 2.0. An InNo entry is kind of like the classic wedding custom of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” – but instead of blue, it’s awesome.
Something old:
The first half of an InNo entry is a modified version of Cornell Notes. Students take notes on what they read (or see, or hear), write a brief summary, and write a few questions related to it.
Something new:
Instead of students using a physical paper notebook, they use our class wiki and a wide variety of Web 2.0 tools to create their InNo entries.
Something borrowed:
Once they have finished the notes, summary, and questions, students find images and videos related to the topic(s). Students cite the sources of these "borrowed" items using MLA, and explain how they connect to the topic(s) being studied.
Something blue, no, wait... I mean "awesome":
Students then make something original based on the information in their notes. Students can create their “awesomeness” in any way they choose: graphic organizers, hand drawn stuff, slide shows, charts, graphs, comics, movies, etc.
How to Make an Interactive Notebook Entry: Step by Step
IMPORTANT:
Every change made on the entire wiki is tracked. The wiki keeps a record of every thing change, who made the change, and when the change occurred.
Each and every page and uploaded file must have a unique name. Failure to do this will cause your new page or file to replace the old one with the same name (even if it's is not on your page)!
You are strongly encouraged to include your log-in name and the date when creating a new page or uploading a new file. This should decrease the likelihood of accidentally overwriting a file.
Like any piece of technology, the wiki will mess things up on occasion. The best way to avoid this is to save your wiki page often. Another useful trick is to do the bulk of your typing offline (in a Word doc, for example) and copying and pasting your work into the wiki. Please note, however, that the wiki will lose any formatting (bullet points, numbering, etc.) when coping from a document.
Please check see the Student Examples on the What is an Interactive Notebook Entry? page for a first hand view of completed Interactive Notebook entries (from a World History class).
Please review the InNo rubric to see how Interactive Notebooks are scored:
Log in to the wiki and go to your personal Interactive Notebook.
Make a link to a new page on your InNo – make sure it has a unique name, for example: InNo gregi1992 08.24.10
Write your notes based on the reading, lecture, discussion, etc. Main points are captured. Notes are well organized. Keywords are clearly identified. Notes are notes, and not a word for word reporting of what was said or read.
Do not write complete sentences. Use abbreviations whenever possible.
Use a new line for separate ideas, topics, or sections. Bullet points can be helpful.
Review and clarify – after the reading, lecture, discussion, etc. is done, re-read/edit your notes so they make sense.
Write a summary of the main ideas. The summary must be between 2–5 sentences, and it must show an understanding of the material.
Create at least 5 questions related to the material. 3 of them must require higher level thinking skills. All information need to answer the question must be found in the notes you just made. Think about making great test questions.
Part 2: Thinking, Interpreting, Interacting, Being Awesome
You must find at least 2 high quality items (pictures, videos, podcasts, links, quotes, venn diagrams, timelines, drawings, music, charts, etc.) related to the material which have been created by people outside of SAS. These should be included on your page if at all possible. Links to such items should be used as a last resort.
You must create at least 1 high quality item related to the material and include it on your page.
Explain how the items you found and created relate to the material. For example, why did you add the picture? How does the timeline relate to your notes?
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The Digital Interactive Notebook, or "InNo" (pronounced "I know" ... nice, right?) combines some of the features of paper notebooks and Web 2.0. An InNo entry is kind of like the classic wedding custom of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” – but instead of blue, it’s awesome.
Something old:
Something new:
Something borrowed:
Something blue, no, wait... I mean "awesome":
Student Examples (from a Business class):
How to Make an Interactive Notebook Entry: Step by Step
IMPORTANT:
Part 1: The Notes, Summary, and Questions
Part 2: Thinking, Interpreting, Interacting, Being Awesome